Job Description
Opening Autumn 2024
Salary - up to £35,000
Deputy manager supports the Centre Manager with the day-to-day operation of the nursery. Undertakes suitable person responsibilities in the absence of the Centre Director. Including, but not limited to, all operational and regulatory aspects of the nursery.
Lead, mentor and coach a team of early years professionals; whilst fulfilling day to day management of the nursery. To support the delivery of a high standard of Health and Safety, care and education for all children and families.
* Model outstanding care that helps children to develop and meets their individual needs.
* Ensure that the team are providing rich learning environments that are stimulating and inspiring for the children both indoors and outdoors.
* Lead, mentor, inspire and influence the team to deliver outstanding care and education opportunities and experiences. Provide feedback to staff in order to establish a consistent approach of early years practice, LEAP and Core Advantage.
* Conduct and record regular Supervisions, 1:1’s and Appraisals. Include continued professional development opportunities for the team; and monitor the impacts of any training.
* Designated Safeguarding Lead; level 3 - promote the Health, Safety and Welfare of children, employees and families in line with The Learning Experience's Child Protection and Health and Safety policies.
* Promote and follow guidelines implemented for managing behaviour; including supporting children to manage their own feelings and behaviours.
* Support, coach and mentor new employees with their individual induction plan.
* Work collaboratively and in partnership with colleagues, parents and / or carers to meet the individual needs of children.
* Promote the nursery to existing families; and new perspectives in order to support retention, reduce attrition and grow the occupancy levels at the nursery.
* Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication at all levels.
* Attend all staff meetings, and lead in the absence of the Nursery Manager. Attend training sessions, for both mandatory requirements and continuous professional development.
* Ensure all essential day to day tasks are completed in line with the nursery demands.
Qualifications
Essential:
* Post qualified experience of working within the Early Years sector Previous experience of working as a key person Room Leader (or equivalent) experience.
* Sound understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection Knowledge and understanding of wider legislative requirements for working with children.
* Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
* Ability to be flexible, adaptable and embrace new ways of doing things. Child Protection Ability to identify issues prior to escalation.
* Competent user of ICT systems and willingness to learn and develop.
* Full and relevant Level 3 and or above(equivalent) Childcare qualification.
* Current Paediatric First Aid.
Desirable
* Specific experience of working with 0-2 year age range Experience of working and supporting children and families with additional needs Designated Safeguarding Lead Previous managerial experience.
* Coaching and mentoring experience
* Desire and passion for ongoing learning and development.
* Level 2 (or equivalent) qualification in Team Leadership Level 3 Food Hygiene (or equivalent)
Additional Information
The duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. This job description may be reviewed in the future.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This role will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.